Welcome to New York The biggest city in the United States of America Dostupné z Metodického portálu ISSN: , financovaného z ESF a státního rozpočtu ČR. Provozováno Výzkumným ústavem pedagogickým v Praze.

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New York – the inner city It lies in the state of New York The central part of the city has as much inhabitants as the whole Czech Republic It is usually called “Big Apple” or “Melting Pot”

Short history New York was originally inhabited by Native Americans (Indigenous people) It was bought from the Native Americans by Dutch people for $25 Then, they named it New Amsterdam, later it was re-named New York

Major parts New York has 5 major boroughs: 1.Manhattan 2.Brooklyn 3.Queens 4.the Bronx 5.Staten Island

Manhattan Street system in Manhattan is very specific: North South EastWest Street Avenue Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

5th Avenue - famous shopping center - typical NY yellow cabs (taxis) Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

7th Avenue is a very busy place always full of people and traffic. It is famous for numerous billboards. Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Central Park – located right behind some of the skyscrapers Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Central park - a lot of American films take place there Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

New York Skyline New York is well- known for its skyscrapers; majority of them are in Manhattan The oldest one is called the Flatiron (Fuller) Building Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Rockefeller Center and Chrysler Building There is always a huge Christmas tree during Christmas time (you can see it in many American films) One of the symbols of New York - the top of the building has a very specific shape Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Lower Manhattan You cannot see there the Twins (World Trade Center) anymore because it was completely destroyed in the terrorist attack (September 11, 2001) Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Empire State Building and Ground Zero (former World Trade Center) This is what is left after the WTC One of the highest buildings in Manhattan (it has 102 floors) Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

The Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge The American symbol of freedom One of the most famous bridges in the world Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

New Yorkers love their sport clubs therefore they often visit the Madison Square Garden to watch the matches live (ice-hockey or basketball) Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Chinatown and its seafood market You can buy there typical Chinese food as there is also a lot of restaurants. Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Harlem: You can find there some aspects of the African-American art. Some of its parts are said to be dangerous. Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

Night life in NY City New York is a very busy city not only during the day but also at night. What is attractive for the tourists is the night view of the skyscrapers and other famous sights. Of course, NY taxis (cabs) can take you everywhere and anytime, for example to the Madison Square Garden to see live basketball match with many all-star players. Besides that there are many cafés, restaurants, discos etc. where you can get by NY subway (underground). Autor © Pavlína Horáčková

And now, it’s time for a little questionaire! I hope that you paid enough attention. 1.In which American state can you find the city of New York? 2.What are the nicknames of New York? 3.What do you remember about NY history? 4.How many parts does it have? Can you name them? 5.What is interesting about the streets in Manhattan? 6.What is the colour of NY cabs (taxis)? 7.Give the name of the most famous park in NY. 8.Name at least 3 of NY skyscrapers. 9.Which sports do New Yorkers like to watch? 10.What can you say about life in NY?

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